Lead Early Childhood Teacher (Preschool and Kindergarten)
Lead Early Childhood Teacher (Preschool and Kindergarten)
The ideal candidate for this position will meet the qualifications below, have the ability to work comfortably in a busy educational environment, and enjoy working directly with students, parents, and teachers.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Lead Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for understanding, developing, delivering, and communicating a program that is in alignment with Waldorf early childhood development. Each teacher is responsible for creating a harmonious working environment amongst their colleagues, staff and other adults. They demonstrate flexibility in meeting the needs of the child, program, and school. Offering attentiveness and a kind, cooperative spirit are essential for the lead teacher. The lead teacher, assistant, and aide should work together as a supportive group fulfilling the needs of the children, class, and parents.
Reports To: Pedagogical Director
Direct Reports: Classroom Assistant and EC Department Aides
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY AND DUTIES
- Lead the class and hold the rhythm of the day, week, and season.
- Guide indoor and outdoor play, storytelling, painting, birthdays, crafts, snacks, and rest.
- Create and maintain a beautiful and organized classroom space, including the seasonal nature table.
- Observe and recommend specific movement and/or activities for each child, such as using the swing, balancing, jumping, walking, etc.
- Oversee daily operations, solve staffing problems and/or shortages, guide and evaluate assistant teacher and teacher’s aide.
- Maintain attendance rosters for class.
- Oversee maintenance of hiking lists, fruit/flower/protein snack lists, and general logistics of parent involvement.
- Assist with Stay and Play enrollment events and other Open Houses and events with prospective students and families.
- Attend/facilitate the parent-teacher conferences at least once a year or as needed. Provide year end reports in writing.
- Help to close the classroom for summer and prepare the classroom for the new school year.
- Attend weekly Faculty Meetings and EC Department Meetings
- Participate in year-end meetings, back to school meetings, and other in-service days including the February Conference. Lead teachers must be on island for meetings during the week before and after school is in session
- Will complete 16 hours of continuing education in Early Childhood as required by PATCH for licensing. Maintains and updates licensing requirements as needed.
- Maintains current CPR training
- This position requires M-Th 7:45 am – 3:15 pm and F 7:45 am – 1:15 pm with children
- Additional afternoon and/or weekend hours may be required for class preparations, parent conferences, birthday gifts, festivals, open houses, and After School Care support if and when needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training, and Experience
- Completion of Waldorf Early Childhood Teacher Training
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited program
- 3 years Waldorf lead teaching experience preferred
- A minimum of 12 Early Childhood Education Units
- Meets all requirements to serve as a Lead Teacher per DHS licensing
Knowledge
Must possess and maintain up-to-date knowledge of:
- Waldorf Early Childhood Child Development
- Waldorf Early Childhood Methods and Curriculum
- Skills and Abilities
Must be able to:
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents/guardians, staff and outside agencies.
- Interpret, and apply rules, laws, and procedures that relate to the program and school.
- Resolve conflict effectively.
- Work independently and make decisions within the framework of established guidelines.
- Respond quickly in emergency situations.
- Understand and maintain confidentiality of student and program information.
- Maintain detailed and accurate records.
- Proofread material and make necessary corrections.
- Communicate effectively both in oral and written form.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
- Be able to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
- Work intermittently in outside weather conditions, including heat and cold
- Regularly sitting or standing 4-8 hours
FLSA Classification: Exempt
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefit package. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you wish to apply or seek further information, please send a statement of interest, resume and three professional references to HR@waldorfmaui.org.
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